The Truth About Bebe Donge (1952)

  • U
  • 02/13/1952 (FR)
  • Drama
  • 1h 50m

Overview

François Donge, a rich industrialist and womaniser, meets a girl nicknamed Bébé who he marries. Ten years later, poisoned by his wife and dying in hospital, he recalls his married life and understands how his wife who adored him suffered from his many affairs and indifference.

Henri Decoin

Director

Maurice Aubergé

Screenplay

Georges Simenon

Novel

Cast

Danielle Darrieux's headshot

Danielle Darrieux

Elisabeth 'Bébé' Donge
Jean Gabin's headshot

Jean Gabin

François Donge
Gabrielle Dorziat's headshot

Gabrielle Dorziat

Mme d'Ortemont
Claude Génia's headshot

Claude Génia

Jeanne Donge
Jacques Castelot's headshot

Jacques Castelot

le docteur Jalabert
Daniel Lecourtois's headshot

Daniel Lecourtois

Georges Donge
Marcel André's headshot

Marcel André

le juge d'instruction
Madeleine Lambert's headshot

Madeleine Lambert

Mme d'Onneville

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